BMW M3 CSL vs Mercedes-Benz CL 55 AMG
| Category | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | CL 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.2 l R6 | 5.5 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 360 / 355 | 500 / 493 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 370 / 273 | 700 / 516 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1409 / 3106 | 1934 / 4264 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 255 / 252 | 258 / 255 |
Performance
| Category | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | CL 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.8 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.7 s | 16.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.2 s | 11.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.8 s | 10.1 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.2 s @ 93.2 mph | 9.1 s @ 94.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.0 s | 12.5 s @ 113.7 mph |
| Top speed | 269 kph (167 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.64 g (6 m/s²) | 0.64 g (6 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | CL 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 94 | 100 |
| Overall | 94 | 100 |
Verdict
CL 55 AMG is the fastest by a small margin.
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